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Built in oven and microwave... help please
Hi I was wondering if anyone could help please. My intergrated eye level electric double oven and microwave have both developed faults that mean they are not worth repairing, as such I need to buy a new set. However I am struggling to find a combination that I like and will fit in the space. The dimensions are: double…
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Reclining Chair Mechanism
I wonder if anyone can help on this problem please. I have 2 reclining, swivelling armchairs. The base and reclining mechanism are metal and they are reclined by pulling a lever inside the armrest. Over the years the mechanism has developed quite a bit of play and parts foul each other when operated. Looking at the…
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Combi boiler in the loft?
More advice please. I want to use the airing cupboard floorspace when I refurb the bathroom, but at the moment the combi is in it. I presume it had been immediately below in the kitchen before the kitchen was extended across the back of the garage to leave the original kitchen space as a diner. The options for re-siting…
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Thinking of spending £7000 on a B&Q Kitchen?
Help! I'm at my wits end trying to get B&Q to replace a faulty intergrated Microwave I had installed as part of a £7000 kitchen. I sent the following letter to the HO & cc'd the depot where I made the purchase. Also spoke to four depot 'duty managers', but no-one seems to be returing calls. Text of letter follows: Xx…
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Cavity wall insulation + gas fire = hole/vent in the wall?
I qualify for free cavity wall insulation (1930s semi) and have had a guy around to do a survey. He did say that because I have a living flame gas fire in each reception room I would have to have a hole/vent put in the external walls for ventilation. This does seem to defeat the object rather. I wouldn't have to do this if…
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What to do about built in appliances?
We're in the middle of buying a new build and asked for a quote on an integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer, which i asked about : http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2069679 We've decided it slightly to expensive, as we didnt intend on buying a dishwasher anyway! Now we're thinking of…
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Can anyone recommend a kitchen fitter/supplier North Manchester?
Hi Can anyone please recommend a kitchen fitter in North Manchester. We've had a couple of quotes but if anyone has had good service, (including aftercare), could you please recommend? Many thanks
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pressure dropping on boiler
I have to top up my combi boiler every couple of days as the pressure drops. Have not been able to trace any leaks and are now wondering if it could be to do with the copious amounts of steam it produces. I know it should produce some but it seems to go off every couple of hours even when the heating is not switched on.…
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Central Heating Power Flush... can I diy it??
Following on from my radiator problem I got BG to come out as I have thier homecare package. The gasman has told me I need a power flush to flush all the carp out of the system. When I bled the radiators the water coming out was brown not black if thats any help. He quoted me an eye popping £600 for doing it and it'd take…
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Conservatory workshop/factory
Hi, Can anyone recommend a conservatory builder who has a showroom anywhere close to London? I am designing a new conservatory extension, and am struggling to get timely quotes from anyone as it is a slightly complex design. Ideally I'd like to go and talk to a few suppliers and get some quotes and work out if my design is…
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Magnet Trade prices
What are magnet trade like for there prices? I've had a price from them for a kitchen that we like but not sure if it is a good price if you know what i mean. heres what we're getting Arisa oak Kitchen 2 x 500mm doorline base units 1 x 1000mm pan drawer unit 1 x 600mm tall intergrated fridge freezer unit 1 x 600mm larder…
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Needs re-wiring - didn't come up in survey
My o/h has just had his electric company in and they've told him his whole flat needs re-wiring :eek: I don't have the details yet but he only bought the place 4 years ago, shouldn't this have shown up in his survey? Would he be able to claim on insurance or anything for this? Obviously he's going to get a second opinon…
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New front door options
Afternoon all - after a bit of help with regards to a replacement front door... I live in a victorian terrace (currently got old timber sash windows to be replaced with new DG sash units), and the old solid wood door is now far from being solid anymore!! Its got a bit twisted/warped and has a few nasty cracks in it. The…
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White cylicone going black all the time in the bathroom
Can anyone tell me why the cylicone which is especially for bathrooms (bought the right product) keeps turning black and now looks awful, sure a bit of jif and a scrub works it's magic but then it comes back again, black any ideas?
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Baxi Boiler - violent vibrations - help
New Baxi Solo HE 18kw - regular boiler ie. with existing hot water cylinder. When working in water heating (only) mode and the return flow water temp. reaches within 8C of flow water temp. (flow = 73C and return = 65C) then the boiler violently vibrates and eventually shuts down with no alarms displayed. The boiler waits…
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Energy Saving vs Filament light bulbs
Does enyone else think that the equivalent wattage rating for Energy Saving Light bulbs is generally incorrect, i.e. - an 18W or 20W bulb is sold as an equivalent to the old 100W filament bulb? This has always, in my case, turned out to be untrue, even after a 'warm-up' time. They usually appear to be the equivalent of a…
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Cloud 9 Carpet Underlay Cumulus 11mm - Fitting.
Cloud 9 Carpet Underlay Cumulus 11mm - Fitting. Can this be stapled down to the floor? We have had it fitted and the fitters used staples to staple it down to the floor.
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Any thoughts on this carpet manufacturer please?
Hi All, I'm thinking of buying a carpet from the British Manufacturer "Cormar Carpets". It'll be for a bedroom, with Cloud 9 Cirrus 9mm underlay (bought via the internet). I'm looking for something that will last well (No kids or pets to worry about). As for which range, it could be one of the following: Primo Tweeds,…
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Suggestions for a new bagless vacuum cleaner, please?
I'm thinking about replacing my 9 years-old Dyson upright vacuum cleaner which is losing it's sucking power. I want a bagless cleaner again but I'm not bothered by all these HEPA filters etc. I looked at the Dyson ball-style vacuum, but it feels quite flimsy. I want something that will last quite a few years again. Does…
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FTB requires new boiler
Hi soon to be FTB and requiring a new boiler in the property. Currently has (forgive me if i get this wrong)... an emmersion heater above the kitchen sink & a cylinder tank with boiler above in spare bedroom Needs changing to a combination heater, anybody have an idea on price or if there are any grants available, the…
